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After spending time helping his twin brother keep in shape, Mark Hughes has gotten the itch to fight again.
Although he is a UFC veteran, Mark Hughes has been happy to play a supporting role and watch brother Matt win the UFC welterweight championship and single-handedly clear out the 170-pound division.
However, it will be Mark Hughes getting onto the ring at Extreme Challenge 51, scheduled for Aug. 2 at Sportsplex in St. Charles, Ill.
"I’ve been training a little and thought it would be fun to do again," he said. Mark will be facing Leo Sylvest, a winner of three straight bouts, who represents Integrated Fighting.
Mark’s lone UFC appearance was a decision victory over Alex Stiebling in UFC 28.
In addition to the Hughes-Sylvest bout, Jeremy Horn will make his first-ever appearance as a middleweight (185 pounds) when he takes on William Hill. It will be Horn’s 16th fight in the Extreme Challenge.
"I’m hoping this division is kind of a new start for me, so it makes sense to go where I started my career," Horn said.
Sportsplex, the host for the event, is an indoor soccer facility in St. Charles, a suburb of Chicago.
"I haven’t been doing many events lately, but Jeff Curran wanted to team up on an event and I thought this would be fun," said promoter Monte Cox. "When it started, I really didn’t expect it to be such a strong show."
In the main event, Jason Medina of Miletich Martial Arts will face Gideon Ray of Hackney’s Combat in a battle of up-and-coming welterweights.
The undercard features many of the top young fighters in the Chicago area. Also competing is Mark Homnick, the UCC Canadian champion.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the first bout starting at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the event are available at numerous sites, including the Sportsplex (630) 762-8100; Linxx Academy (815) 356-0454; Hackney’s Combat (630) 351-1209; and Combat-Do/All-American (708) 222-8100.

On Saturday, July 19th, Main Event Promotions is going to present a NEW MMA EVENT to Northeastern Ohio!!! Let me present to you the Absolute Combat Challenge (A.C.C.)! Come witness some of the best "Up & Coming" Fighters in the Mid-West, display their skill in Canton, OH in the ‘historic’ Palace Theater!

The show will be held at:
The Palace Theater
605 Market Avenue North
Canton, Ohio 44702

So, if you are looking for to have a few beers & see some good fights, then Canton, OH is where you need to be on July 19th! For more information about this show, or to find out how to be a part of this, or a future A.C.C. events , please contact:

Plus a full card of featured bouts for a full night of action. Fight Card subject to change.

MMA fans will be able to enjoy Rage in the Cage at the beautiful Inn Suites Resort in Tucson on July 12th. The resort is offering a special 40% discount if you mention RITC when making your reservation. Check out this fabulous special for RITC fans.

Studio Suite for one night

Two complimentary drinks

Complimentary breakfast

Outdoor Olympic size pool

Total cost for RITC fans is just $49+tax

Check-in time is 2 PM and check-out time is 12 noon

Make it a "mini-vacation". Check-in at 2 PM. Enjoy the resort. Attend RITC 50 in the ballroom at 7:30 PM. Have some fun at the post-fight party, etc. Call 520-622-3000 now to make your reservation.